Ash Barty

Former tennis star will release series of children’s books based on her real-life experiences

New world number one says she thought ‘we would all play until we are 35 or something’

Sports experts believe tennis must ensure healthier overall environment to retain its top talent

What's uncertain is whether New York will see the Japanese star rediscover the dominant form to retain her trophy

World number one stopped Jil Teichmann’s brave run with a 6-3 6-1 defeat to claim the Western and Southern Open title

Australian continued her preparations for the US Open by rattling off the first 10 games by crushing Azarenka 6-0 6-2

Japanese star battled back to take a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over the American while the Aussie defeated Heather Watson

World number one is eager to get stuck into the final big event prior to the start of the Grand Slam in a fortnight

Japenese star defeated China’s Zheng Saisai 6-1, 6-4 while the world number one fell short to Sorribes Tormo

The injuries put a dampener on a brilliant run on clay but her management says her fitness was improving "day by day"

Defending champion defeated the former French Open champion 6-3, 6-2 to set up a clash with Victoria Azarenka

25th seed won 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena against the Australian and will now face Jennifer Brady in the semis

World number one, however, pours cold water on idea that she might end 43-year wait for homegrown women’s champion

24-year-old will remain stay on top of the ranks at the end of the year despite having skipped two Grand Slams

Women's world number one Ashleigh Barty has opted against travelling to New York to play the hardcourt event

Australian says her training is in ‘a little bit of a holding pattern’